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Gas Tanker Fire | Fatal Shootings | Tennis Star Falls Short | New Park Opens: MD Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Maryland.

A tanker carrying about 8,000 gallons of gasoline caught fire on I-795 near Reisterstown, forcing an extended road closure for cleanup.
A tanker carrying about 8,000 gallons of gasoline caught fire on I-795 near Reisterstown, forcing an extended road closure for cleanup. (Courtesy Baltimore County Fire Department)

We've rounded up the stories you may have missed in Maryland over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

Fleeing Driver Dies After Jumping Off I-495 Overpass In Montgomery Co.: State Police

Maryland State Police said the 18-year-old driver hit a truck being towed and proceeded to flee the scene on foot before jumping over a rail.

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Tanker Carrying 8,000 Gallons Of Gasoline Catches Fire On I-795: Officials

A tanker truck carrying about 8,000 gallons of gasoline caught fire on Interstate 795 near Reisterstown early Saturday, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.

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Tennis Star, Hyattsville Native Frances Tiafoe Loses In U.S. Open Semifinals

Hyattsville native Frances Tiafoe, 28, fell short from advancing in the U.S. Open final this past weekend.

Police ID Woman Fatally Shot Outside Hanover Assisted Living Facility

Anne Arundel County Police said the fatal shooting unfolded just moments after the woman ended her shift at the Hanover facility.

MD House Fire Kills Cat, Displaces 5 People After Causing $230K In Damages

The fire broke out in the living room of a Sudlersville home in Queen Anne's County on Friday, officials said.

Baltimore County Celebrates Opening Of New Playground: Report

The new park opening comes as Baltimore County has been replacing dozens of its county-owned playgrounds.

1 Person Dead After Multiple Shootings Reported Across Baltimore County

Baltimore County Police responded to several reports of shootings across the region, including one in Towson that proved fatal.

Aberdeen Man, 70, Fires Shotgun And Hits Home

Witnesses told investigators that the 70-year-old Aberdeen man fired two rounds in the direction of a nearby apartment complex.

Suspects Shoot At Resident, Havre De Grace Homes After Breaking Into Vehicle

Police are searching for a group of suspects they say fired shots at a resident and homes after the victim interrupted them breaking into a vehicle.

Car Jumps Curb Near Dundalk High School, Sending 6 Kids To Hospital: Police

Six juveniles were hospitalized after a car jumped a curb and struck them on a sidewalk near Dundalk High School on Friday afternoon, according to Baltimore County police.

81-Year-Old Woman Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In Bel Air: Sheriff

Joanne Philipovich, of Bel Air, was struck in the 100 block of Royal Oak Drive around 7:50 p.m. Friday, authorities said.

Man Killed in Rockville Shooting: Police

A man was killed in a shooting early Sunday morning in Rockville, police said.

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